$16,286 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Business Administration [B.B.A] Financial Services
- The Bachelor of Business Administration in Financial Services at Douglas College is offered as 4 years or 8-term teaching program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.
- Students have to successfully complete 121 credits.
- The BBA in Financial Services and Administration prepares individuals for positions in wealth planning and securities, and for designations such as CFP (Certified Financial Planner) and CSC (Canadian Securities Course).
- The program offers a number of electives and a work experience component.
- In the BBA program, students can choose from three specialties: Accounting, Financial Services, or Management.
- In order to graduate from the program, students must complete Business (BUSN 4500), the capstone course, which requires students to have 500 hours of work experience that is documented and signed off by the supervisor.
- This degree is offered to high school graduates, 2-year college diploma graduates, or adults returning to education to obtain higher credentials while pursuing professional accounting and financial services certifications such as CGA, CA, CMA, CFP, PFP, and CFA.
- The course offering classes in late afternoons, evenings, and all day Saturdays. This format of offering is ideal for working adults and others.
- The BBA in Financial Services and Administration prepares graduates for a variety of careers in the financial services field: Professional Financial Advisor – CFP, CFA Investment Advisor Wealth Manager Financial analysis, etc.
- The average salary of the program goes up to 43,054 USD.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $14326 | $14326 | $14326 | $14326 |
| Health Insurance | $836 | $836 | $836 | $836 |
| Books and supply | $1125 | $1125 | $1125 | $1125 |
| Total Fees | $16286 | $16286 | $16286 | $16286 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 83 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 56 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete a High school graduation degree.
- A minimum of 17 years of age is required for the students by the end of the first month of studies in the semester of entry to Douglas College.
- Students must have a GPA of 2.0 on a 4.33 scale.
- Students hold a minimum overall grade average of 60% (or equivalent) in the final year of high school.
- Students acquire a minimum final grade of “C” or 60% (or equivalent) in Grade 11 Mathematics or equivalent for most programs.
- Students have to complete the foundations of Math 11 or Principles of Mathematics 11 with a minimum grade of "C".
Language Requirements:
- The students must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (English) in the program. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required.
- The students whose official language is not English must submit the English Language Proficiency scores like IELTS or TOEFL.
- If the student does not meet the language requirements they can take English Language Learning and Acquisition (ELLA) program and complete it and pursue this program.